How can I get more education and information on employment standards? You can access more information by contacting the employment standards staff. They can provide information to assist everyone in the workplace to better understand employer/employee rights and obligations under...
Can I take unpaid family leave? An employee with six months of continuous service with the same employer, can take unpaid leaves of absence up to three days during a twelve-month period to meet immediate and extended family responsibilities. Immediate family member: spouse child...
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “April 15-19 is National Tourism Week and this year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism. This week is a great opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social and...
Can I get unpaid leave to serve on a jury or court? Employees can take unpaid leave if they must serve on a jury or the court says that they must appear as a witness. An unpaid leave of absence must be granted to an employee as a result of being summoned or selected to serve on a...
Building on the momentum from the Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto, Ontario, earlier this week, Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced several initiatives to help foster stronger ties with the United States of America going into 2025. A special...
Our Island communities have fascinating stories to tell of life in Canada's smallest province. The following guide offers some general tips as well as suggestions for sources at the Public Archives and the wider community that may be of interest to your research. General tips...
Five Island companies are getting their products out to market sooner thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund. Chrysaor Biologicals and four other startups will each receive a $25,000 grant after successfully pitching their idea through the latest Ignition Fund competition...
Who is eligible for reservist leave? An employee who is also a member of the Canadian Forces Reserves in entitled to an unpaid period of absence if that employee: has been employed by the same civilian employer for at least three consecutive months; and is required to be absent...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) a grant of $2.95 million to avoid passing on increased costs of waste management operations to Island residents. Customers will see the grant on a separate line item on their property tax...
The provincial government is making it easier than ever for people to find information about tender award results. PEI’s procurement website now offers the results of public tenders all in one area. This will save people time and effort when they’re looking for this information...